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Piano Pedagogy is designed to provide advanced training to help prepare students to teach piano successfully in an independent studio, community music program or college. The program offers a variety of courses and comprehensive experience in individual and group piano instruction.

Topics covered may include:

Teaching students of all ages
Teaching students at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels
Teaching in private- and group-lesson formats
Evaluating recommended music, methods and materials
Using technology to enhance music teaching
Developing well-rounded curriculum for pre-college students
Teaching students how to help their pupils develop a healthy and efficient technique as well as musical and stylistic playing
Reviewing research on learning theory, memorization and other topics of importance to piano teachers
Operating the independent studio as a successful business
Special topics related to teaching college group instruction and private students
Special topics related to teaching pre-college and advanced students

WVU offers a variety of piano pedagogy courses. The Piano Class Methods and Materials course focuses on teaching collegiate piano classes for non-keyboard music majors. Students gain valuable experience observing and teaching under supervision in collegiate piano classes.